Lightspeed India Partners Filed for New Fund
The Mauritius-based venture vehicle registered an indefinite offering with the SEC in April 2026.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Startups
Lightspeed India Partners V, LLC submitted a Form D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2026. The entity is structured as a Mauritius-based pooled investment fund.
Why it matters
The filing establishes the legal framework for the firm to raise capital, signaling its intent to expand or refresh its investment vehicle capacity.
The firm reported $0 sold across the offering as of the April 2026 filing date. The vehicle is registered as a pooled investment fund interest under Rule 506(b).
The players
Lightspeed India Partners V, LLC
A Mauritius-based venture capital vehicle managed by the broader Lightspeed organization, which operates global investment funds focused on early-stage and growth-stage technology startups.
Resmah Bibi Choomka
A director listed on the SEC filing for the new investment vehicle.
Haleemah Bibi Bulladin
A director listed on the SEC filing for the new investment vehicle.
Nikhil Chandulal Shah
A director listed on the SEC filing for the new investment vehicle.
Ryan Connor
A director listed on the SEC filing for the new investment vehicle.
The details
The fund operates as a pooled investment fund—a structure where capital from multiple investors is aggregated to execute trades or investments. It is registered under Rule 506(b), a regulation that allows companies to raise an unlimited amount of capital from accredited investors. LSVP Mauritius Management and LSIP Partners Holdings V Ltd. are named as the promoters for the fund.
Timeline
April 27, 2026: Lightspeed India Partners V, LLC filed the Form D with the SEC.
The Tech Race
This registration follows the standard regulatory requirements for private capital vehicles operating under SEC Regulation D Rule 506(b). It marks a formal step in the firm's capital-raising cycle as it competes for deal flow in the venture ecosystem.
The filing indicates a planned expansion of the firm's investment capacity rather than an immediate change for existing portfolio companies. Market participants can monitor subsequent SEC amendments for updates on capital deployment progress.
The takeaway
The move suggests an active effort by the firm to solidify its financial infrastructure for future investments. Watch for future SEC amendments, which will disclose the actual amount of capital raised from limited partners.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
